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Angler Classic (Closeout)

$12786 $15995

Sizing Information

The primary factors to consider when determining your kayak paddle length is your height as well as the width of your kayak.

Using the chart below, take the width of your kayak on the top horizontal axis, and then take your height on the left vertical axis, where they meet is your recommended paddle size.

Under 23" 23" - 28" 28" - 32" Over 32"
Under 5' 210 cm 210 cm 220 cm 230 cm
5' - 5'6" 210 cm 220 cm 230 cm 240 cm
5'6" - 6' 220 cm 220 cm 230 cm 240 cm
Over 6' 220 cm 230 cm 240 cm 250 cm

Consider sizing 5-10 cm or more longer for:

  • A more relaxed, casual paddling pace
  • A true low-angle forward paddling stroke
  • Higher seat position like sit-on-tops and frame seats
  • Flared, flat-bottomed, pontoon and fish-form (wider ahead of cockpit) hull shapes

Consider sizing 5-10 cm shorter for:

  • A more aggressive, active, or endurance focused paddling pace
  • Dynamic, coastal play boating, lumpy waters and rock gardening
  • A true high-angle forward paddling stroke
  • Tumblehome (narrower above the waterline) and swede-form (wider behind the cockpit) hull shapes

Warranty Information

Bending Branches builds strong paddles and have one of the lowest breakage rates in the industry, but we know the unthinkable can happen. When it does, Bending Branches will honor all reasonable requests for repair or replacement. Bending Branches paddles are guaranteed against manufacturing defects for two years from date of purchase.

For the fastest resolution, please visit Bending Branches and fill out this form (external link) to the best of your ability to start your claim. An Bending Branches customer service representative will review your case and respond shortly.

Visit Bending Branches for more information: bendingbranches.com/pages/warranty-and-repairs.

Returns & Exchanges

We understand that it can be difficult to get that perfect piece of gear the first time around. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase we will grant a full refund or exchange. Customers are responsible for the shipping costs for returns unless the return is a result of our error or a manufacturing defect.

Item(s) must be in new condition, not missing parts, tags, or instructions and in resalable condition. Items eligible to be returned must be post marked within 30 days of their receipt by buyer, or no later than 45 days after their initial shipment. We do not grant refunds or exchanges for custom, discontinued, clearance, or closeout items except due to our error or an undisclosed defect.

The Angler Classic is the most sought-after kayak fishing paddle available, renowned for its dependability on the water.

  • A step up from entry level paddles
  • Built-in hook retrieval system
  • Check the length of your catch with the dual tape measure sizing guide on the shaft (in both inches and centimeters)* 
  • Available in orange or sage green blades

Shaft Material: Fiberglass
Blade Material: epX Engineered Polymer, Fiberglass Reinforced
Blade Size: 6.9 x 17.5 in. (18 x 44 cm) 
Blade Surface Area: 95 sq. in. (613 sq. cm)
Weight: 34 oz. (964 g) 
Ferrule Angles: 0° & 60° (L or R)

*Tape measure is not an official measuring tool for competitive angling or to determine the legality of a catch. Tape measure print may vary in accuracy due to the manufacturing process.

Here at Bending Branches, we build all our paddles to order (much like a fast-food restaurant), so paddles do not collect dust or become dated. As soon as you place your order, a real person in our Osceola, Wisconsin factory will start preparing your paddle. Shipping windows vary by product and are estimated on individual product pages. Thank you for supporting American manufacturing.

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